Dishonored is a short yet impactful title about trust and betrayal. There are a few flaws here and there but it’s easy to look past them as you immerse yourself in this steampunk world. Whether you’re sneaking around guards or going on a mad killing spree, you’ll have a blast exploring this world with the powers and gadgets you acquire along the way.

• A short but impactful story
• Be as stealthy or loud as you want
• A vast arsenal of gadgets, weapons, and powers that allow for creative kills
• A lot of emphasis on exploration
• Hidden detail about the world and characters
• Encourages multiple playthroughs to explore the world and get different endings
• The choices you make impact the world
• Ambient sounds are used instead of music to create tension and anticipation when being stealthy
• There’s always a non-lethal way of dealing with your target

• Not enough non-lethal weapons to make low chaos playthroughs as enjoyable as high chaos
• New game+ feature would’ve been nice
• The game is short and banks on you exploring the levels, not rushing through them

You play as Corvo Attano, a former bodyguard for the Empress who gets framed for her murder and the abduction of Emily Kaldwin (the heir to the throne). After breaking out of prison you meet a small group of people who know the truth about the assassination of the Empress called The Loyalist who helped you escape prison. They help you figure out where the main targets are who planned this tragic event and your job is to take care of them how you see fit.

The writing in this game is simple yet impactful telling a short story of both betrayal and trust. There’s an enormous amount of detail hidden around the world about the rat plague, how people are coping and how the world is starting to fall apart. From books you can find in abandoned houses to notes left on corpses, there’s a lot of lore to read about in this mysterious world.

Dishonored is a stealth game at heart but allows you to be very upfront and loud if you wanted to take that route. With the vast amount of deadly gadgets at your fingertips who wouldn’t want to go on a murderous killing spree to get revenge on those who betrayed you. With the countless weapons, gadgets and powers you obtain over the course of the game, you can really be creative with how you use them to take out your enemies.

Having an arsenal of gadgets and weapons that you can upgrade is all well and good but when it comes to the non-lethal side of things it’s not as fun. Sure there are sleeping darts that you can use on your enemies but its not as satisfying as using the countless other lethal gadgets you have at your disposal. I feel like there could’ve been more non-lethal gadgets to make sneaking around not killing people just as fun as the lethal route.

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The mark of the Outsider gives you supernatural powers that you can utilise however you wish during your adventure, as well as some passive bonuses that will aid you. The main powers are all very different from one another from teleporting to stopping time to summoning a swarm of rats to devour your enemies, there’s a nice amount of variety. They are all very satisfying to use and if your feeling creative you can combine these powers and gadgets to create some very creative and entertaining kills.

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There’s also a morality system that determines your ending with some details that change depending on if you have a high or low chaos. High chaos is achieved by killing over 20% of the population on each level, and low chaos is achieved by getting lower than 20%. Whether you plan to go on a murderous killing spree or deal with your enemies differently, there’s always a non-lethal approach you can take with every enemy you encounter. Small details will change depending on what level of chaos you are at, for example more weepers will appear if you have high chaos.

This title has a lot of emphasis on exploration, strongly encouraging the player to explore each and every level as much as possible to find hidden secrets, details about the world, finding runes to upgrade your powers and so much more. Depending on how much you explore and really immerse yourself in this game will determine how many hours you put into it. You can eavesdrop on enemies who have meaningful and sometimes funny conversations between one another, you can embark on side quests to help aid you on your journey, there’s just so much detail and side quests that you can easily miss which encourages you to play through the game multiple times.

Playing through the game once isn't enough to appreciate how elegant and well crafted each level is designed either. You can go the linear route of getting past an obstacle, for example obtaining a key to get through a locked door. But there’s almost always another way around, and that’s something you might not pick up on your first time through this game. It rewards and encourages players to explore the areas and find different routes around to overcome obstacles that obstruct your path.

I was surprised to find that there wasn’t any sort of NG+ system implemented into this title to further encourage multiple playthroughs. It would’ve also given you the chance to have every power, gadget, and weapon upgraded to the max and be even more creative with your kills.

Sometimes the Tallboys would get caught on terrain and would be stuck until he sees you and starts attacking, some NPCs in the Hound Pit would be in their sitting animation but wouldn’t actually be sitting on a chair and instead look like they’re hovering.

As you traverse and sneak your way through Dunwall, you’ll hear subtle ambient sounds and occasionally there will be a small piece of music if you're in a cut scene or if the main characters are talking. It really adds this level of intensity and anticipation when you’re sneaking around trying not to get seen by anyone. On the other hand, when you’re caught in a fight or get seen there’s intense music playing to indicate that very clearly.

The best soundtrack in this title is definitely the end credits (Honor For All, RIP Dan licht) it’s so elegant and creative, you get this overwhelming sense of accomplishment every time that you complete the game. I still get chills every time I hear the song start playing whether I get high chaos or low chaos, it’s such a great song and suits the game extremely well.

As you roam through the streets of Dunwall you’ll take in the result of the devastating rat plague that is spreading throughout the city. The grim and gloomy parts of the city that are hidden away make for an excellent contrast to the bright and rich colours on the cities surface. Environments are well designed, and everything looks like it belongs in this world but at the same time practically everything can be climbed to get a vantage point.

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Dishonored is probably in my top 5 games of all time, from its fantastic level design to the vast amount of gadgets and superpowers at your disposal, I think that it’s a timeless masterpiece. Despite a few flaws this title is still enjoyable and addicting to play through over and over uncovering lore and secrets you might’ve missed before.

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[h1]🎤Introduction[/h1] [i]Dishonored[/i] is a short yet impactful title about trust and betrayal. There are a few flaws here and there but it’s easy to look past them as you immerse yourself in this steampunk world. Whether you’re sneaking around guards or going on a mad killing spree, you’ll have a blast exploring this world with the powers and gadgets you acquire along the way. [h1]✔️Pros[/h1] • A short but impactful story • Be as stealthy or loud as you want • A vast arsenal of gadgets, weapons, and powers that allow for creative kills • A lot of emphasis on exploration • Hidden detail about the world and characters • Encourages multiple playthroughs to explore the world and get different endings • The choices you make impact the world • Ambient sounds are used instead of music to create tension and anticipation when being stealthy • There’s always a non-lethal way of dealing with your target [h1]❌Cons[/h1] • Not enough non-lethal weapons to make low chaos playthroughs as enjoyable as high chaos • New game+ feature would’ve been nice • The game is short and banks on you exploring the levels, not rushing through them [h1]📖Story[/h1] You play as Corvo Attano, a former bodyguard for the Empress who gets framed for her murder and the abduction of Emily Kaldwin (the heir to the throne). After breaking out of prison you meet a small group of people who know the truth about the assassination of the Empress called The Loyalist who helped you escape prison. They help you figure out where the main targets are who planned this tragic event and your job is to take care of them how you see fit. The writing in this game is simple yet impactful telling a short story of both betrayal and trust. There’s an enormous amount of detail hidden around the world about the rat plague, how people are coping and how the world is starting to fall apart. From books you can find in abandoned houses to notes left on corpses, there’s a lot of lore to read about in this mysterious world. [h1]🕹Gameplay[/h1] [i]Dishonored[/i] is a stealth game at heart but allows you to be very upfront and loud if you wanted to take that route. With the vast amount of deadly gadgets at your fingertips who wouldn’t want to go on a murderous killing spree to get revenge on those who betrayed you. With the countless weapons, gadgets and powers you obtain over the course of the game, you can really be creative with how you use them to take out your enemies. Having an arsenal of gadgets and weapons that you can upgrade is all well and good but when it comes to the non-lethal side of things it’s not as fun. Sure there are sleeping darts that you can use on your enemies but its not as satisfying as using the countless other lethal gadgets you have at your disposal. I feel like there could’ve been more non-lethal gadgets to make sneaking around not killing people just as fun as the lethal route. https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2055449645 The mark of the Outsider gives you supernatural powers that you can utilise however you wish during your adventure, as well as some passive bonuses that will aid you. The main powers are all very different from one another from teleporting to stopping time to summoning a swarm of rats to devour your enemies, there’s a nice amount of variety. They are all very satisfying to use and if your feeling creative you can combine these powers and gadgets to create some very creative and entertaining kills. https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2055449581 There’s also a morality system that determines your ending with some details that change depending on if you have a high or low chaos. High chaos is achieved by killing over 20% of the population on each level, and low chaos is achieved by getting lower than 20%. Whether you plan to go on a murderous killing spree or deal with your enemies differently, there’s always a non-lethal approach you can take with every enemy you encounter. Small details will change depending on what level of chaos you are at, for example more weepers will appear if you have high chaos. This title has a lot of emphasis on exploration, strongly encouraging the player to explore each and every level as much as possible to find hidden secrets, details about the world, finding runes to upgrade your powers and so much more. Depending on how much you explore and really immerse yourself in this game will determine how many hours you put into it. You can eavesdrop on enemies who have meaningful and sometimes funny conversations between one another, you can embark on side quests to help aid you on your journey, there’s just so much detail and side quests that you can easily miss which encourages you to play through the game multiple times. Playing through the game once isn't enough to appreciate how elegant and well crafted each level is designed either. You can go the linear route of getting past an obstacle, for example obtaining a key to get through a locked door. But there’s almost always another way around, and that’s something you might not pick up on your first time through this game. It rewards and encourages players to explore the areas and find different routes around to overcome obstacles that obstruct your path. I was surprised to find that there wasn’t any sort of NG+ system implemented into this title to further encourage multiple playthroughs. It would’ve also given you the chance to have every power, gadget, and weapon upgraded to the max and be even more creative with your kills. [h1]❓Bugs[/h1] Sometimes the Tallboys would get caught on terrain and would be stuck until he sees you and starts attacking, some NPCs in the Hound Pit would be in their sitting animation but wouldn’t actually be sitting on a chair and instead look like they’re hovering. [h1]🎧Music & Sound[/h1] As you traverse and sneak your way through Dunwall, you’ll hear subtle ambient sounds and occasionally there will be a small piece of music if you're in a cut scene or if the main characters are talking. It really adds this level of intensity and anticipation when you’re sneaking around trying not to get seen by anyone. On the other hand, when you’re caught in a fight or get seen there’s intense music playing to indicate that very clearly. The best soundtrack in this title is definitely the end credits (Honor For All, RIP Dan licht) it’s so elegant and creative, you get this overwhelming sense of accomplishment every time that you complete the game. I still get chills every time I hear the song start playing whether I get high chaos or low chaos, it’s such a great song and suits the game extremely well. [h1]🎨Graphics[/h1] As you roam through the streets of Dunwall you’ll take in the result of the devastating rat plague that is spreading throughout the city. The grim and gloomy parts of the city that are hidden away make for an excellent contrast to the bright and rich colours on the cities surface. Environments are well designed, and everything looks like it belongs in this world but at the same time practically everything can be climbed to get a vantage point. https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2055449444 [h1]💭Closing Thoughts[/h1] [i]Dishonored[/i] is probably in my top 5 games of all time, from its fantastic level design to the vast amount of gadgets and superpowers at your disposal, I think that it’s a timeless masterpiece. Despite a few flaws this title is still enjoyable and addicting to play through over and over uncovering lore and secrets you might’ve missed before. [quote]For more critically honest reviews of mine, check out [url=https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/groups/MetrosReviewCorner]Metro’s Review Corner[/url][/quote]